Frank Linskey

Frank E. Linskey (August 18, 1913 – July 3, 1999) was an American professional basketball player and coach.[1][2] He played for the Oshkosh All-Stars and Chicago Bruins in the National Basketball League and averaged 2.9 points per game.[1][3] He served as a player-coach for the Bruins during the 1940–41 season where the team finished with 11 wins and 13 losses.[2][4]

Frank Linskey
Personal information
Born(1913-08-18)August 18, 1913
Braidwood, Illinois
DiedJuly 3, 1999(1999-07-03) (aged 85)
Southfield, Michigan
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Philip (Chicago, Illinois)
CollegeDePaul (1933–1935)
Playing career1935–1941
PositionGuard
Coaching career1940–1941
Career history
As player:
1935–1937Cicero Elks
1937–1939Oshkosh All-Stars
1939–1941Chicago Bruins
As coach:
1940–1941Chicago Bruins

Linskey worked for Sears after his basketball career, retiring and moving to Florida in 1974.[2] He eventually moved to Southfield, Michigan.[2]

References

  1. "Frank Linskey NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
  2. "Frank Linskey". Peach Basket Society. August 26, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
  3. "Frank Linskey Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
  4. "Chicago Bruins: 1940–41". Pro Basketball Encyclopedia. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
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